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Syrphid fly - Chrysotoxum
Copyright © 2008 Tim Loh

Syrphid fly - Chrysotoxum
Ha Ling Peak, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
July 12, 2008
Size: 14.5 mm
Caught by hand on the summit of Ha Ling Peak (8000+ feet elevation), which is near the Canadian Rockies; Chrysotoxum sp.?

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Contributed by Tim Loh on 26 November, 2008 - 1:07am
Last updated 26 November, 2008 - 11:19am

Chrysotoxum looks right to me.
But I'm no expert and have limited experience with this genus. Apparently, they're tough to ID to species and none at Bug Guide have made it that far. Some info here:
… Ron Hemberger, 26 November, 2008 - 10:07am login or register to post comments

 
thanks
I'll place it in the genus page for now...meanwhile we need to invite a syrphid expert in...
… Tim Loh, 26 November, 2008 - 11:18am login or register to post comments

 
They're here from time to time.
Look for Gerard, Richard, and Martin.
… Ron Hemberger, 26 November, 2008 - 1:18pm login or register to post comments

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